Archive for 'Real Estate'
New Penalty for Homeowners Who Walk Away
Jun 23, 2010 - Losing your home to foreclosure is one thing, but walking away just because it's financially convenient could keep you out of an FHA-backed mortgage for seven years.
Lost a Home To Foreclosure? Here’s How Long It Will Take To Buy Again
Jun 16, 2010 - Losing a home to foreclosure isn't a pleasant experience, but it's not the end of the world or the end of being a homeowner.
The Mother of Outrageous Fees?
Jun 15, 2010 - A New York company recently announced a plan to collect 1% of the sales price of a home each and every time it's sold for the next century.
Most Homeowners Think It’s OK to Walk Away
Jun 11, 2010 - Only 23% of respondents in a recent survey said that it's OK to stop paying their mortgage if their property is worth less than they owe. But that's not the whole story.
5 Tips to Make Sure Your Mortgage Loan Gets Approved
Jun 10, 2010 - Those easy mortgages of the housing bubble days are over. Here are five ways to make sure you get the loan you need to buy your dream house.
7 Tips to Save at least $1,000 on Your Next Move
Jun 09, 2010 - Here are some quick tips to save at least $1,000 on your next move, and a few more that will help reduce your stress.
How to Buy a Foreclosure
Jun 03, 2010 - There's no cheaper way to buy a house than through a foreclosure auction. But foreclosure buying is also the riskiest. Is it for you?
Should You Buy A Foreclosure?
Jun 03, 2010 - With some experts predicting that the housing market may soon be bottoming nationwide, now be a good time to buy a foreclosure.
How NOT to Buy a Foreclosure
Jun 02, 2010 - Across America people are scooping up distressed properties at major discounts. But if you're tempted to do the same, be aware: you can lose your life savings at the crack of a gavel.
Mortgage Rates Plunge to 25-Year Low
May 20, 2010 - According to one well-known weekly survey, last week's mortgage rates cracked 5% for the first time since 1985.
Sinkholes! Potholes! Are You Covered or are there Holes in Your Insurance?
May 20, 2010 - All kinds of holes, from sinkholes to doughnut holes, can have financial repercussions. Which disasters does your insurance cover?
Transform Last Year’s Tax Refund Into Next Year’s Tax Credit
May 06, 2010 - Got your tax refund from last year? Transform it into an income tax credit for next year, while making some some cool improvements around the house at the same time.
11 Tips for a Less Expensive Lawn
Apr 27, 2010 - When it comes to your lawn, seeing green doesn't mean spending green. Here are some tips to keep your lawn green for less this summer.
Three Things You Need to Know Today
Apr 07, 2010 - Think of it as a "consumer espresso": Three things every smart consumer should know today, distilled down to 500 words or less.
Home Affordable Refinance Program: A Lifebuoy for Underwater Homeowners
Mar 17, 2010 - The Home Affordable Refinance Program, offered by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, is designed to help homeowners who have paid their mortgage on time, but whose property values have fallen through no fault of their own.
